India, Aug. 9 -- Inter Miami will take on Monterrey in a crucial Leagues Cup clash at Nu Stadium today. Guillermo Hoyos' side is coming off a 4-2 win over San Jose in the previous round. Meanwhile, Monterrey enters the game under pressure after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Orlando City in its opening match.

Lionel Messi will not feature for Inter Miami against Monterrey following the passing of his father.

Michelle Kaufman, sportswriter for the Miami Herald, reported on X that Messi will travel to Rosario in the coming hours to reunite with his family, as cited by Bola Vip.

Inter Miami will face Monterrey without its captain and main attacking player. The Herons will also be without veteran striker Luis Suarez, who is serving a long suspe...